Arnold Kim
Arnold is the Editorial Director of MacRumors and founded the site in February, 2000.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold was also a practicing physician but gave it up in 2008 to focus on this website. He has been writing about Apple for over 20 years, and has been profiled by the New York Times, and interviewed by various news publications about his knowledge of Apple.
He continues to run MacRumors, and provides editorial oversight as well as business direction.
Arnold Kim's Articles
Apple RoadMap Past and Future
The following information is from an unconfirmed source. As such, authenticity is always uncertain, but due to the content of the piece, was felt to be of sufficient interest for publishing. Take, as with all rumors, with an appropriate amount of skepticism.
What happened to Motorola's G5?
Apple had fully working prototype machines over a year ago, and Motorola was set to go ...
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Amd is not AMD
Recently, MacSlash and AppleTurns posted stories pointing to Amd support documented at Apple's website for Mac OS X Jaguar.
While many of you realize that this is simply referencing the automount daemon (amd), we are still getting submissions on this topic.
So, for the last time: Amd = Automount...
10.2.3 Update Seeded
Mac OS X 10.2.3 Build 6G14 has been seeded to developers.
Major updates in the areas of: Graphics, Printing, and Applescript.
Other updates areas include: Video, Core Audio, High Level Toolbox, Carbon, Firewire, and USB
According to sources, final release of Mac OS X 10.2.3 should come in mid-December to early January before MacWorld San...
Mac OS X Security Update 11/21/2002
In your Software Update:
This Security Update fixes potential vulnerabilities introduced in BIND, the domain server and client library software package from Internet Software Consortium (ISC), that is shipped with Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server. BIND version 8.3.4 addresses the recently-discovered potential vulnerabilities where an unauthorized person may disrupt the normal operation of...
Ellen Feiss Interviewed
Brown Daily Herald publishes a first-ever interview of Ellen Feiss from Apple's Switch Ad:
Key notes:
- The story was true.
- Her paper was on Chinatown ("It was a really, really good paper.")
- She's in talks with...
Corporate Switch?
This Infoworld interview with COO of O'Reilly describes the some of their staff's move to Mac OS X and offers this interesting comment:
I will share with you that we're currently in talks with Apple to possibly do a corporate switching program.
...
AMD and Apple Rumors Part II
MacBidouille has posted another AMD/Apple rumor. English Translation:
I have just received some rumors you will like.
Of course they're from an anonymous yet reliable source:
- Apple will start using 64 bit CPU during the following months
- The processor will probably be made by AMD rather than by IBM, the former having a much higher production capacity.
It should be...
Apple to Upgrade iApps in the Coming Months
Over the past couple of years, Apple has been introducing more consumer applications, casually dubbed "iApps" to help promote the Mac as the center of your digital life.
The application list has grown long and now includes: iTunes, iDVD, iMovie, iPhoto, iSync, iChat and iCal. Professional versions of some of these applications also exist, which include DVD Studio Pro and Final Cut Pro.
...
MacExpo 2002
MacExpo 2002 starts tommorrow in London, England.
MacExpo 2002 is the show for all there is to learn and see about Mac's - whether you are an existing user or looking for your next PC and want to know why it should be a Mac!
This is the annual opportunity to go hands-on with all the latest technologies and techniques, services and solutions, your once-a-year opportunity to ask the...
Rendezvous, Apple and Digital Devices in 2003
MacCentral details notes about a panel discussion involving Apple's own Phil Schiller regarding the concept of the Digital Hub. Schiller basically rehashed Apple's current iApps and role in the Digital Hub, and offered the following to look forward to:
Limited in time, Schiller mentioned that more than fifty companies are working with Rendezvous currently and that the technology is...
Apple Stores: Australia, Canada, UK
ThinkSecret had reported that Apple is planning on opening retail stores in Australia and later Canada.
MacRumors sources confirm the plan, and suggest that some Nextbyte stores (an Australian retailer) may be acquired and converted for this plan. Further Apple Store expansion into the UK is also...
Hector Ruiz Keynote
Despite rumors of an Apple announcement, Amdzone reports on Hector Ruiz's keynote with little fanfare.
Further details of the keynote are provided at this Buiness Wire report.
x86 Apple rumors continue to resurface after years of speculation. ...
Apple Tablet Speculation
In a speculative article, Matthew Rothenberg believes that Apple will be entering the Tablet PC arena that Microsoft is presently entering.
Rothenberg appears to base this opinion on the circumstantial evidence provided by Apple's revivial of Newton technology as well as rumors that Apple's laptop lines are undergoing radical new design revisions for 2003.
Meanwhile, Ian Betteridge,...
XServe RAID Delayed until early 2003
In May, Apple released the XServe at a special release event. At that same event, they detailed a companion RAID product in a 3U enclosure. Originally slated for release by end of calender year, it appears the unit will be delayed until early 2003... according to Apple:
Weve...
Apple and AMD Rumors
AMDZone reports on Comdex rumors about Apple and AMD together:
There was a lot of talk around the media people about Apple's presence so far at Comdex this year. In the Comdex press briefing we were told that Hector Ruiz would make a "shattering" anouncement about a new licensee. As much as Dell would be a shocker to the public, the shattering news would be Apple moving to the x86...
Apple Store Thanksgiving Event
Apple is hosting another special Apple event at Apple stores across the country.
Get a head start on your holiday shopping join us at the Apple Store Friday, November 29th from 6:00pm to Midnight for an event you wont want to miss. Starting at 6:00pm sharp, enjoy free stocking-stuffers, special savings and a chance to win a new 15-inch iMac.
One-night only deals will also be...
Apple, Online Media, and DRM
News.com has an article exploring Apple's position in upcoming online-media efforts... which is to say, a lack of Macintosh support in upcoming online-media ventures partially due to a lack of Digital Rights Management (DRM) support:
Schiller said Apple has not released much in the way of protective technology, known as digital rights management (DRM), because effective techniques for...
.Mac Online Address Book and More...
PowerPage notes a small addition to the .Mac website which indicates that Full Membership also includes:
Web-based Address Book and more coming soon.
Future .Mac integration with Mac OS X/iApps, as well as new features have been expected from...
10.2.3 and iChat
Spymac reports that the next minor revision of Mac OS X -- 10.2.3 -- is just around the corner and should be expected in the December/Jan timeframe.
iChat is expected to be updated with this revision.
Previous rumors had suggested possible ICQ integration in the...
More Switch Ads... Bill Swan, Yo-Yo Ma, and Einar Orn
Many have noted a new switch ad that appeared on Apple's site this past week... Bill Swan - a dad.
Meanwhile, users noted that cellist Yo-Yo Ma was featured in a Apple Switch ad that aired last night on NBC's West Wing. This ad is now available on Apple's site.
Finally, Apple Iceland is joining in with an ad featuring Einar Orn...
